We Must All Give An Account To God

-August 15, 2023-

Good morning, happy Tuesday,

“So each one of us shall give an account of himself to God.”

(Romans 14:12).

No believer will stand before the Great White Throne and be judged by the Lord Jesus Christ. Our sins are forgiven. There is no judgment, condemnation, or wrath for us. However, our first stop in heaven will be at the Judgment Seat of Christ where we will receive rewards or suffer losses for our service for the Lord.

It will be personal with each believer. Paul wrote, “So each one of us shall give an account of himself to God.” How did we use our time, our talents, and our treasures for Jesus and the kingdom? We want to have crowns that we can cast at His feet. We can do nothing without His help.

It is also true that we must give account for those we are responsible for in our roles as parents, Sunday School teachers, preachers, pastors, elders, deacons, missionaries, writers, and others who are responsible for others. James wrote, My brethren, let not many of you become teachers, knowing that we shall receive a stricter judgment” (3:1). James isn’t saying we should not be teachers or leaders, but rather we must realize the great responsibility we have. We don’t have give an account for someone else just for ourselves. Peter asked Jesus about John in John 21:21”…But Lord, what about this man?” Jesus responded, …”If I will that he remain till I come, what is that you? You follow Me.” This teaching will serve us well also!

So how does this verse affect how we live our lives today? Let us consider every word we speak, every thing we do, every tithe we give, how we live Christ everywhere we go, and how we share the gospel with others. We want to please the Lord and one day hear His words, “Well done, my good and faithful servant.” Today’s subject ties together well with subject of the the coming of Christ.

May we serve the Lord faithfully with everything He has given to us. Have a blessed day. Stay safe and healthy.

Giving our all to the Master in heaven, in all the time we have left on earth,

Dean